A new way to measure the age of dolphins opens a window onto the lives of these iconic animals

In our new research, we linked DNA markers with known tooth ages of dead dolphins to build the first molecular "epigenetic clock" for common dolphins ( Delphinus delphis ). This allows scientists to ...
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Elevated DNA damage without signs of aging in the short-sleeping Mexican cavefish

Cavefish exhibit resilience to chronic sleep loss and tolerate elevated DNA damage and reduced DNA repair responses without compromising healthspan or longevity.